AHA Revises Heart-Check Requirements

DALLAS — As part of its 2020 goal to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20%, the American Heart Association is modifying its Heart-Check Food Certification program to include fish, nuts and other foods that are high in monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids.

DALLAS — As part of its 2020 goal to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20%, the American Heart Association is modifying its Heart-Check Food Certification program to include fish, nuts and other foods that are high in monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids.
The AHA is also revising sodium allowances and implementing screening guidelines to limit added sugars and promote dietary fiber in certified products. To give manufacturers time to ...

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